Oversight

Chuck Hagel's independent streak backfires

Defense nominee's hearing brings up the old comments.

Management

The History John Kerry Doesn't Want to Repeat as Secretary of State

John Kerry should hope his time in Foggy Bottom is nothing like that of John Sherman.

Defense

Chuck Hagel goes door to door seeking Senate support

Defense secretary nominee met with several Democrats last week.

Oversight

John Kerry's Senate scene from 'The Godfather: Part II'

Secretary of State nominee draws inspiration from the film at confirmation hearing.

Management

Analysis: John Kerry, Obama's diplomat

The secretary of State nominee will appear before lawmakers on Thursday for his confirmation hearing.

Management

Gun control steps include executive order on background checks, new ATF chief

23 executive actions will accompany legislative requests to reinstate assault weapons ban, limit high-capacity magazines.

Management

Why Obama’s White House Is Not Like An Episode of 'The West Wing'

Real-life Washington is not like the television show The West Wing, no matter how much people wish.

Defense

Why John Brennan's path to the CIA is easier than four years ago

Brennan previously withdrew amid controversy over his service in the George W. Bush administration.

Defense

Report: Obama to tap John Brennan as CIA director

Brennan is the president's top counter-terrorism adviser.

Defense

Rice withdraws from secretary of State consideration

Obama says he regrets how she was treated, praises her for putting national interests first.

Management

Dems Press Republicans For Specific Fiscal Plans

Democrats on Sunday said the GOP needs to put forth specific plans to solve the problem.

Defense

GOP senator: Rice went beyond Benghazi talking points

Sen. Kelly Ayotte says she is very troubled by what she heard in meetings.

Oversight

Chuck Hagel being vetted for State, Defense

He would likely be the lone Republican in the Obama administration.

Oversight

Rice fails again to ease Senate criticism

Moderate Republican says John Kerry would be easily confirmed as secretary of State.

Management

Obama, Romney to meet Thursday at the White House

President has said he's interested in his former opponent's ideas on government reform.

Defense

Rice meets again with Republican critics on the Hill

Senator expresses concern about the potential nominee's ability to think independently.

Oversight

Obama may hold public events on fiscal cliff this week

Goal would be to gather support for increasing tax rates on the wealthiest Americans.

Defense

Report: Thousands of troops could remain in Afghanistan after 2014

There haven't been final decisions on the size of U.S., allied forces.

Management

Poll: Americans worried about fiscal cliff

More than two thirds think politicians will act like "spoiled children" in addressing budget and tax issues.